Buying An Apartment
Buying a property is one of the most important investments you will make in your life, and it will cost you several million. Therefore, choosing the ideal house or apartment for you is essential.
Of course, you will look at the price and the feasibility of the purchase, as well as the alternatives that a Mortgage Loan can give you to finance it, but there are other questions you should ask yourself, small things, which usually escape at the moment and then, with everything bought, they appear.
Before signing your department papers, ask yourself the following questions:
What is around the building?
A classic question that few usually remember when they go to see an apartment. For this reason, when choosing a department: you have to look at the neighborhood. What warehouses, restaurants, or shops are nearby and if some of them may be a plus for your experience in the place … or a problem that affects your life.
What is the traffic like near your building?
You go on a Saturday afternoon to see a Department that interests you. Everything calm and happy. But what about the week? Today, avenues are not the only streets that attract traffic congestion. Many motorists bet on taking interior streets to save time … the problem is that they all occur at the same time.
What are the common spaces like in the building?
When listing apartments for purchase, many real estate agencies will offer swimming pools, green areas, barbecue areas, gyms, and more. Before signing for the property, make sure these common spaces are as seen in pilots or brochures. Especially in buildings that are sold in green, the conditions of these spaces can vary … for the worse.
How is the security of the building?
This does not have to do so much with the security of the neighborhood, but with the accesses, exits, and security measures inside the building. When listing an apartment, look at emergency exits, a number of elevators, stairs, hallway lighting, and security cameras installed on site. Also, pay attention to the parking lots. Are the entrances to your car safe and comfortable?
How is the quality of life within the department?
These are always the smallest details, and they always escape us when we visit an apartment (especially one that we like because we ignore these details). Are noises heard from other apartments? How is the arrival of sunlight? How does it respond to winter or summer? How is the system of pipes and boiler?
Most brokers or realtors trust that the interested buyer will simply pass up on these details, which sound ridiculous or exaggerated and focus on the macro. But remember, buying an apartment is buying an on-site life experience. If it affects your quality of life, don’t overlook it!